When No Place Is Safe: Sheltering Under Siege in Syria Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:10:52 More than 200 people have been killed during an intense bombardment in eastern Ghouta, and underground shelters are filling up with fleeing residents. Item Category: Basements and Cellars
Former Spymaster to Lead North Korea’s Olympic Ceremony Delegation Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:35:31 Kim Yong-chol, a high-ranking North Korean official accused of overseeing deadly attacks on the South, will visit South Korea to discuss the possibility of future talks. Item Category: Olympic Games (2018)
As China Puts Pressure on Taiwan, Signs of a U.S. Pushback Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:32:05 Concern about the self-governing island’s fate seems to be building in Washington, even as President Trump seeks China’s help on other issues. Item Category: United States International Relations
Poland’s Nationalism Threatens Europe’s Values, and Cohesion Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:41:48 The European Union has bestowed huge sums on Poland, but the country has fomented discord over identity, solidarity and, perhaps most important, the rule of law. Item Category: Poland
A Reset, of Sorts, for the United States and Australia Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:16:01 President Trump and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, whose relationship got off to a rough start a year ago, will meet at the White House with much to discuss. Item Category: vis-multimedia
Macau Journal: A Greyhound Racetrack Meets Its Demise Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:30:42 Animal-rights advocates have long criticized the track. Its closing also reflects the island’s transformation into a popular tourist destination for families. Item Category: Dog Racing
